Compare the best Octopus Energy plans and find the right tariff for your home.
Best suited to homes on standard variable tariffs, EV owners, or anyone whose energy fix is ending soon.
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| Tariff Name | Type | Standing Charge | Unit Rate | Exit Fees | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Octopus Flexible | Variable |
Elec: ~56–58p/day Gas: ~28–30p/day |
Elec: ~24.5–25.0p/kWh Gas: ~5.6–5.8p/kWh |
No exit fees | Prices follow Ofgem price cap (rates updated April 2026) |
| Octopus 12–14M Fixed | Fixed |
Elec: ~50–62p/day Gas: ~28–34p/day |
Region‑dependent electricity & gas rates | ~£75 per fuel | Price certainty for the tariff term |
| Octopus Go | Smart | Elec: ~55–66p/day |
Off‑peak: ~7–9p/kWh Peak: ~24–30p/kWh |
Check plan terms | Cheap overnight EV charging |
| Intelligent Octopus | Smart | Elec: ~55–66p/day |
Off‑peak: ~7p/kWh Peak varies |
Check plan terms | Automated smart EV charging |
| Octopus Tracker | Dynamic |
Elec: ~50–65p/day Gas: ~28–34p/day |
Daily wholesale‑linked pricing | Typically none | Transparent market‑based pricing |
The Octopus Flexible tariff is a variable-rate plan linked to the Ofgem price cap. From April 2026, the current average cap rates are approximately 24.7p/kWh electricity and 5.7p/kWh gas, with standing charges around 57p/day (elec) and 29p/day (gas). Octopus applies these reductions automatically, and there are no exit fees.
The Fixed tariff offers predictable billing by locking in unit rates and standing charges for the term. Following the April 2026 price cap update, Octopus has applied the policy‑driven reductions to existing fixed deals. Note that, from early March 2026, new fixed tariffs include exit fees (typically ~£75 per fuel) if you leave early.
Octopus Go is ideal for EV owners, with an ultra‑low overnight electricity price window (often ~7–9p/kWh; varies by region and plan version). Gas usage (if applicable) is billed separately on Octopus’s standard variable gas tariff.
This smart EV tariff automatically schedules charging into cheap windows (often ~7p/kWh off‑peak). Peak rates vary; check your specific plan.
The Octopus Tracker follows daily wholesale prices for electricity and/or gas. It can undercut the cap during benign markets but may rise during volatility. Typically no exit fees.
Energy prices in the UK vary by region due to distribution network costs, so standing charges and unit rates differ. For the most accurate pricing for your area, request a personalised quote.
Switching to Octopus Energy is quick and hassle free. Use our referral link below to get a personalised electricity and gas quote and receive £50 credit when you switch. If choosing a fixed tariff in March, review the exit fees before confirming.
For households on standard variable tariffs or whose fix is ending, Octopus Energy is often competitive due to transparent pricing, smart tariffs for EV owners, and no exit fees on Flexible tariffs. From April 2026, the latest price cap reductions have lowered costs for households on variable tariffs.
Last updated: April 2026
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